John,
I wish to reciprocate to your latest digital pics, by adding the following:
- * IMO the WW1 wood base mag is an original DWM mag. If the "mark" appearing between the 619 and the "+" is the same lower case cursive "b" as found on the forward frame, you have one of this examples matching mags. The "+" indicates this was the reserve or second mag.
* The blue tube mag was German Army accepted (SE63) about mid 1938 as the reserve mag for a Luger bearing S/N 6050f.
* Stating the obvious, your 1934 dated holster was made by the firm of Auwaerter & Bubeck, A.G. of Stuttgart. It appears to be in better than your assessed "fair" condition. Lacking broken threads, replaced parts, shoe polish, etc., IMO it would rate VG+.
* Finally, the barrel was initially made as a replacement spare by Mauser(S/42), accepted to Army approved design Specs. by a Waffenampt(SE63) Inspector sometime during 1937-1939, and proof tested (SE/Swastika) anywhere from early 1939 thru theoretically Spring, 1945. When it was actually attached to this specific pistol remains unknown from the data at hand. S/N "619" was then stamped on the barrel.
As you say, [quote]It is what it is<hr></blockquote>; but this Vet has survived two major 20th Century World wide conflicts quite admirably. Compromised-Yes; but essentially intact after 88.5 years. I won't have all my original parts after that span !!
As to cerebral overload, reflect on her present condition. I conclude:
- * Care earned from all she's served.
* She still has not told all she knows.
Bob [img]cool.gif[/img]